Pelosi Hopeful for Path to Passing USMCA

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said work continues on USMCA, while impeachment proceedings move forward in the House of Representatives. Still, a fear persists outside of Washington, D.C., that USMCA may not reach the finish line because of the full schedule.

Speaking to reporters earlier this week, Pelosi reaffirmed that House Democrats are working towards a solution, saying, "we hope to be on a path to yes." Pelosi said Democrats are still waiting on assurances about enforceability.

Those in D.C., both Democrats and Republicans, remain optimistic House Democrats can reach an agreement with the Trump administration to pass USMCA. The Trump administration threatened when the impeachment inquiry was announced that “House Democrats destroyed any chances of legislative progress,” including USMCA, which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico’s President recently pledged to sign a letter to U.S. lawmakers urging passage of the agreement. Mexico ratified USMCA this summer, and Canada is expected to do so following its federal elections later this month.

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